Users Guide

Table 7. Deployment Method Matrix (continued)
Deployment Methods Complexity Advantages Disadvantages
● Data captured (profiles)
can be stored in a network
share.
● Data can be replicated from
a network share.
● Can install supported
Windows or Linux operating
systems.
● Must locate the appropriate
Windows PE or embedded
Linux network drivers.
● Not supported from a
mapped NetWare system.
Deployment solution
framework from a
third‑party vendor
Mixed
● DTK can be used in context
of third-party deployment
solution framework.
● Third-party deployment
solution framework is
used as the deployment
transport mechanism.
● Tasks and scripts can
be pushed to the target
systems.
Must either acquire and learn
to use or have an existing
third-party deployment solution
framework.
PXE boot for Linux High
● Everything is in 1 place on a
network share.
● Easy to manage — changes
can be made in only in 1
place.
● High flexibility for remote
deployment.
● No media required.
● Faster deployment.
● Must have high-speed
connectivity to network
(LAN).
● Set up time is longer.
After you have determined which deployment method best suits the needs of your organization, you are ready to begin building
the DTK deployment directory structure on a network volume. For instructions on installing the DTK components and populating
the deployment directory structure, see Preparing The Script Files.
DTK deployment overview
The deployment process can be separated into two main tasks: preparation and the actual deployment. For more details, see
Preparing For Deployment and Deploying.
Preparing for deployment
For using DTK utilities and scripts to deploy on a target system:
1. On systems running Windows, copy or extract DTK utilities, sample scripts, sample configuration files, and drivers provided
(in the zip file) to the Windows PE image. On systems running Linux, obtain the DTK Linux ISO image, which is a self-
contained bootable ISO image.
2. On systems running Windows, organize DTK utilities, scripts, and configuration files, the operating system installation files,
and the requisite system files and drivers on a network share or local media. On systems running Linux, use and customize
the sample scripts per your requirements.
3. Set up an optimally configured source system by using the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility on the Dell EMC Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD (to install your operating system) and the Systems Service and Diagnostics
Tools (to load drivers). This source system acts as the master server that is used to replicate settings to target servers.
NOTE: You can also download the latest drivers from www.dell.com/support.
4. Generate a system BIOS, BMC (Baseboard Management Controller), RAID, and/or RAC configuration profile from the
optimally configured source system. Copy the generated configuration files to a read/write share onto the workstation.
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